Bonners take on Richmond

The sophomore trip to Richmond, VA was loads of fun and educational. Sunday, we had the opportunity to meet three Bonner Scholars from the University of Richmond- the largest Bonner program in the country. Each student took us to his or her site, one of which was a hospital in downtown Richmond. As a nursing student, I was especially interested in the service opportunities at this site, such as providing support to patients' families and loved ones. After we departed U of R, the group headed for a tour of the canals at the American Civil War Center. I learned a great deal about how the island was a strategic asset to the Confederacy during the Civil War. Our tour guide, Dan, informed us that Richmond was the capital of the Confederacy because it was only about 100 miles away from the Union capital, and our nation's capital today, Washington D.C. Personally, the Richmond trip was an incredible opportunity to get to know my fellow classmates. Throughout the year we are all spread out at our respective sites and do not get to spend as much time together as we would like to develop as a class. I look forward to next year's adventure! Thank you to all who made this trip possible, Cate Moore